Chief Marketing Officer Program

Position Yourself as a Growth-Oriented Marketing Leader
  • Over 200 marketing leaders empowered across 25+ industries and 12+ functions
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What You Will Learn

The Chief Marketing Officer Program will enable you to:

  • Leverage potential marketing opportunities to achieve sustainable competitive advantage

  • Learn the drivers and metrics of customer lifetime value (CLV) and customer acquisition cost (CAC) and their relationship to organizational health

  • Examine methods of creating and managing disruption by leveraging new technologies and finding innovative solutions

  • Develop multichannel marketing strategies and ensure a seamless, consistent customer experience across all digital and traditional customer touchpoints

  • Employ analytics to build a competitive brand

  • Apply the segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) marketing model as a strategic approach

Program Highlights

Core Curriculum

Kick-start your program journey with 18 weeks of core online learning, imparting essential skills for the CMO role

Weekly Live Sessions

Experience live online sessions with a success coach as well as periodic guest lectures by faculty, industry leaders, and career advisors

World-Renowned Faculty

Learn from Columbia Business School faculty, thought leaders, and financial industry experts

Peer Learning

Learn from high-achieving peers from around the globe, and build your network

Success Coach

Craft your learning journey in line with your career goals with a success coach assigned to your cohort

Practitioner Insights

Learn from industry experts during the program to gain actionable insights and implement learning into practice

Flexible Learning Journey

Balance learning with your busy work schedule by dedicating just three to five hours each week toward program sessions and learning activities

Networking Event

Interact with faculty, peers, and global industry leaders at an optional two-day on-campus networking event

CIBE Holder Benefits

Receive Certificate in Business Excellence benefits upon completion and become part of a distinguished global community

Program Curriculum

The Chief Marketing Officer Program’s multimodal learning journey is ideal for seasoned marketing executives who want to extend their reach and influence. The comprehensive curriculum combines live sessions conducted by a learning facilitator and Columbia Business School faculty — along with online guest lectures and fireside chats with industry practitioners. The flexible format allows for peer-to-peer engagement and exploration of “try-it” activities as well as practical case studies. The program culminates in an optional two-day on-campus networking event in New York City where you can connect with global peers across diverse industries.

Executive Peer Group and Networking Event

The enriching environment of the networking event provides participants with the invaluable opportunity to build a robust network with marketing leaders who bring diverse experiences, cultures, and perspectives. Engaging in thoughtful discussions, they can exchange cutting-edge insights and knowledge that are integral in staying abreast of industry trends. The networking event showcases the vibrant community that participants of the Chief Marketing Officer Program become an invaluable part of.

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Meet the Faculty Director

The Chief Marketing Officer Program goes beyond theoretical knowledge and offers a dynamic connection to the real-world business landscape. Along with drawing on the expertise of accomplished faculty the program also provides actionable insights through engaging online guest lectures, effectively bridging the gap between theory and practical application. Their diverse backgrounds and specializations provide you with a multifaceted and comprehensive learning experience.

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Oded Netzer

Arthur J. Samberg Professor of Business, Columbia Business School

Contributing Faculty

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Silvia Belleza

Gantcher Associate Professor of Business, Columbia Business School

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Melanie Brucks

Assistant Professor of Business, Marketing, Columbia Business School

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Jennifer Fernandez

Lecturer of Marketing, Columbia University School of Professional Studies

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Christopher J. Frank

Adjunct Professor of Marketing, Columbia Business School

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Kinshuk Jerath

Professor of Business, Marketing, Columbia Business School

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Mark Sarvary

Former CEO of Tempur-Sealy

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Miklos Sarvary

Carson Family Professor of Business; Co-Faculty Director, Media and Technology Program; Columbia Business School

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Rom Schrift

Associate Professor of Marketing, Indiana University, Kelley School of Business

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Certificate in Business Excellence

Upon completion of the Chief Marketing Officer Program, participants are awarded the Certificate in Business Excellence from Columbia Business School Executive Education. The certificate is a recognition of their achievement and the investment they and their organization have made in their education and development.

As a Certificate in Business Excellence holder, you will receive a 25 percent tuition benefit for full-price Executive Education in-person programs lasting three and four days and all full-price online programs. Exclusions apply **

Certificate holders will also be awarded select Columbia Business School Alumni benefits.

Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.

CIBE Holder Benefits

  • Access to Columbia Business School Alumni Career Services resources, including unique career content, a job board, an online networking platform, the alumni directory, and more​

  • Invitations to alumni events and programs around the world​

  • Eligibility to join Columbia Business School alumni clubs​

  • Global networking opportunities​

  • Lifetime Columbia Business School forwarding email address​

  • Subscription to our alumni publication Columbia Business

Hear from Our Participants

Luis Armendaris,

Chief Strategy Officer, VTech Dealer IT

"It is clear that the value of the experience gained from this program transcends any piece of paper. My mind is filled with more knowledge than I expected, and my life is fil...

Andrea Garcia Gatterer,

Chief Executive Officer, Medstory

"This program has been a game changer for me. I am deeply appreciative of the enriching learning experience and extend my gratitude to the distinguished faculty. As I conclude...

Mian Abdul Samad,

Director Marketing and Commercial Excellence, Salehiya Healthcare

"This comprehensive Chief Marketing Officer Program provided a remarkable platform for learning and interaction with a diverse cohort of accomplished professionals worldwide. ...

Richard George,

Global Head, Business Marketing, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

"The program provided such a diverse learning experience through the core curriculum covering modules in branding, marketing strategy and positioning, segmentation and targeti...

Who Is It For?

The ideal candidate for the Chief Marketing Officer Program is someone ready to make significant changes in today’s fast-evolving marketing environment. Suitable for mid-career or high-potential professionals eager to broaden exposure beyond the marketing function, the program is perfect if you are looking to leverage marketing opportunities and drive process improvement. You will also benefit from the program if you are an entrepreneur, consultant, or someone in charge of sales or demand generation interested in refreshing your skill sets and discovering new frameworks to formulate your company’s future marketing road map.

Participants should have:

  • A minimum of ten years of work experience in marketing

  • Fluency in written and spoken English

  • International exposure (preferred)

Application Details

Round 1

Deadline: March 05, 2025

Application fee: US$200

Round 2

Deadline: March 26, 2025

Application fee: US$200

Round 3

Deadline: April 16, 2025

Application fee: US$200

Round 4

Deadline: May 07, 2025

Application fee: US$200

Round 5

Deadline: May 28, 2025

Application fee: US$200

The program fee covers teaching fees, all academic material, and access to online coursework. The fee does not include accommodations for the two-day annual in-person reunion and networking event, travel expenses (domestic, international, visa fee, and more), and other expenses not specifically mentioned in the program fee.

FAQs

Questions? Connect with a Program Advisor

Email: columbia_cmo@emeritus.org

Phone: +1 567 587 1669 (U.S.) / +44 1156 471398 (U.K.) / +971 80 0035703759 (U.A.E.) / +52 55966 08595 (LATAM)

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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